DONEGAL fiddler Megan Nic Fhionnghaile will be among the featured artists in this Sunday’s episode of the TG4 series Sruth. As well as being about traditional music in the modern era, Sruth pays tribute to the past masters, known and unknown. This week’s episode focuses on the talents of Gaoth Dobhair musician Megan Nic Fhionnghaile […]
Covid-19 cases in hospital drop to five month low point
THE number of Covid-19 patients in hospital in Letterkenny has fallen to its lowest level in almost five months. According to latest figures from the Health Service Executive, there were 13 patients with Covid receiving treatment in LUH, continuing a downwards trend. This compares with 99 this time last month, January 23, while there were […]
Defence Force members receive vaccine in Donegal
Over 40 members of the 28th Infantry Battalion based at Finner Camp, in Ballyshannon received their first dose of the Covid Vaccine on Wednesday. The members received the early dose to enable them to carry out work relating to Covid within the community. Operations Officer at Finner Camp, Captain Neil O’Connor said the troops were […]
From Donegal to Vancouver Island and back
IT takes courage to leave home and say goodbye to family, community, friends. Equally though it takes bravery to return home after decades away. Where will I live? What about a job? What if my friends don’t remember me the way I remember them? Advertisement These are the questions Grace Gerry faced when she decided […]
Donegal to feature in TG4 series on agricultural shows
DONEGAL will feature heavily in a new TG4 programme looking at the busy world of agriculture shows. Beidh Aonach Amárach begins on the Irish language channel this Wednesday evening at 8.30pm. With 140 agricultural shows across Ireland, the scene is hugely popular with competitors and spectators. Every year thousands of people spend months of preparation […]
Irish Harp is latest creation from ‘horseshoe sculptor’
A DONEGAL man known for his metalwork creations made from used horseshoes has unveiled his latest piece – the Irish Harp. William McCracken is a welder and fabricator from Ardagh, St Johnston who recently made headlines after completing a Covid-19 inspired Celtic Cross. All of his work is made from used horseshoes. He says his […]
Overnight wind warning issued for Donegal
A stormy night is in store for Donegal according to the Road Safety Authority. It has issued orange and yellow rainfall warnings for several counties however it is wind rather than showers that will impact Donegal. According to the RSA, gusts along the coast could reach 110km/h overnight. “There is a yellow wind warning for […]
‘Very close to tipping point for many small businesses’
STRUGGLING businesses ‘may simply not be there’ when the economy reopens unless further support is given, a Letterkenny accountant has warned. Mr Cathal Roarty, owner of Farren Roarty Accountants, said that many small businesses across Donegal are ‘hanging on for dear life’. While the Covid-19 pandemic is causing a nationwide economic slowdown, it has hit […]
Can you help identify mystery Croagh Patrick climber?
A Galway husband and wife are hoping to fulfil a promise they made to a Donegal woman more than 20 years ago. Chris and Trish Gorman crossed paths with the mystery lady during a climb of Croagh Patrick in 1998. In an era before mobile phones she asked them to take a photo of her […]
Donegal is well suited for cycling holidays
MARTIN Birney has spent the past few months exploring the highways and byways of Donegal on a bicycle. A qualified cycling coach, Martin (65) has been putting together cycling holidays in Mallorca, France and Italy for more than twenty years through his company, SportActive. At this time of year, the Ramelton native would usually be […]